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Which famous drag queen is known for the catchphrase "Sashay Away"?
RuPaul
In "The Haunted Mansion," who plays the character of Jim Evers?
Eddie Murphy
This candy comes is famous for its slogan, "You're not you when you're hungry."
Snickers
Who is the author of "Frankenstein"?
Mary Shelley
In which country did the tradition of Halloween originate?
Ireland
What show features the longest-running queer character in TV history?
Grey's Anatomy
In "Hocus Pocus," what item must be lit to resurrect the Sanderson sisters?
The Black Flame Candle.
What popular sweet treat was invented by a dentist?
Cotton candy
What popular sweet treat was invented by a dentist?
Cotton candy
What U.S. state is known as the "Halloween Capital of the World"?
Anoka, Minnesota
In the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which character is known for their queer identity and is portrayed as a vampire slayer?
Willow Rosenberg
In "The Shining," what phrase does Jack Nicholson repeatedly type while writing?
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
This candy was a favorite of E.T., the alien in the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Reese's Pieces
What vegetable was originally used to carve jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips
What animal is believed to guide the spirits of the dead back to their altars during Día de los Muertos?
Dogs (specifically the Xoloitzcuintli).
Which popular drag queen, known for their appearance on "RuPaul's Drag Race," starred in the 2021 movie Hocus Pocus 2?
Ginger Minj
In "The Nightmare Before Christmas," what is the name of Sally’s creator, the mad scientist?
Dr. Finkelstein
In Harry Potter, these wizarding world candies have flavors ranging from delicious to disgusting, including earwax and vomit
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans
Which flower is commonly used to decorate altars and graves during Día de los Muertos?
Marigolds
What ancient festival, celebrated by the Celts, marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, influencing modern Halloween?
Samhain
What is the name of the annual queer Halloween party held in San Francisco, known for its elaborate costumes and performances?
Halloween in the Castro
What are the names of the two elderly actresses who live next door to Coraline?
Miss Spink and Miss Forcible
Skittles partnered with this LGBTQ+ advocacy group to promote equality and support for the community
GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
What do you call the fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia
What was the name of the first known Halloween-themed television special, which aired in 1966 and featured a popular cartoon character?
"It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."